Gabrielle Senft (born 13 June 1997) is a Canadian rugby union player. She competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup.

Gabby Senft
Date of birth (1997-06-13) 13 June 1997 (age 26)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Back Row
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Exeter Chiefs 15 (10)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2018–  Canada 18 (0)

Rugby career edit

Senft made her international debut for Canada against England in November 2018. She signed with Exeter Chiefs for the 2021–2022 Premier 15s season.[1] She previously played for Bristol in 2019 and has also spent time with the Queensland Reds in the Super W.[1]

Senft competed for Canada at the delayed 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.[2][3] She featured against the Eagles in the quarterfinals, against England in the semifinal, and in the third place final against France.[4][5][6][7]

In July 2023, she started in her sides Pacific Four loss to the Black Ferns, they went down 21–52.[8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Exeter signs North American duo Hope Rogers and Gabrielle Senft". Americas Rugby News. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  2. ^ "Canada's Women's Rugby World Cup squad named for New Zealand". Rugby Canada. 2022-08-31. Retrieved 2022-09-15.
  3. ^ Mockford, Sarah (2022-10-16). "Canada Women's Rugby World Cup Squad 2022 – Italy 12-22 Canada". Rugby World. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
  4. ^ "Canada book Semi Final spot with big win over USA". Americas Rugby News. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  5. ^ Grey, Becky (2022-11-05). "England show grit to reach World Cup final". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  6. ^ "England edge Canada in World Cup Classic". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-05. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  7. ^ "Blue wave hits Canada as France celebrates Bronze victory". Americas Rugby News. 2022-11-12. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  8. ^ "Black Ferns fly past Canada in front of record crowd in Ottawa". Americas Rugby News. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
  9. ^ Burnes, Campbell (2023-07-09). "Black Ferns secure WXV1 qualification with Ottawa victory". allblacks.com. Retrieved 2023-07-09.